But in the eyes of the audience, this was not a victory they were satisfied with.
The exchange area was in an uproar.
Deimos had led the Star Alliance to victory, but it was the Four Divine Monarchs who had won the hearts of the audience.
Especially Thor's valiant performance. He had single-handedly vanquished Bahamut and Demon King.
It had left a deep impression on the audience.
Since when had Starlord fallen to the point of needing to self-destruct to win?
All he did was take advantage of the Moonlight Goddess's map.
If it was a different map, wouldn't he have lost the match in this situation?
Even Mo Xiao was silent. She felt sorrow for Deimos, for Deimos.
She seemed to have sensed the fading of the sun.
Was Deimos really so old that he needed to resort to such methods to win?
Just then, a deep, melodious voice arose.
"Hello, everyone. I am Deimos." Seven simple words, but they silenced the entire exchange area.
Two god battles had been fought, why would Deimos suddenly speak up?
Furthermore, according to DreamNet's rules, he shouldn't be allowed to speak during a match.
What was Deimos saying?
"Two of the five matches have been fought," Deimos began. "I have two announcements to make. The first is on behalf of myself, and the second is on behalf of DreamNet."
As soon as these words were spoken, many people couldn't help but be startled. What does this number one expert under the starry sky want to say?
Even before today, Deimos was still a man of few words.
He rarely spoke in public.
"The first is about myself.
I am here to make an official announcement.
Regardless of the result of today's matches, I will leave DreamNet.
I will leave DreamNet, so this will be my last battle. "
Final battle?
The strongest under the Stars was leaving DreamNet. This meant he would be erased from the leaderboards, a thing of history.
Just as some thought Deimos was being hypocritical, making this announcement only after winning two matches, Deimos continued.
"The second announcement.
I will make this announcement on behalf of DreamNet.
After today's matches, DreamNet will be shut down for three months.
Aside from the large academies and a few independent simulators.
All the public simulation pods were temporarily suspended and fully recycled.
DreamNet will use these three months to upgrade all three of its Major League teams. We'll be entering a new era. "
If Yuekong's retirement had already shocked everyone, then his words caused an uproar.
DreamNet had been around for more than a hundred years.
Over the past hundred years, DreamNet had continued to evolve.
However, they were all adjustments to the program. It had never been like this time, where it had to be interrupted for three months.
It wasn't like DreamNet didn't exist. Wasn't DreamNet afraid of being overtaken?
Many were already used to DreamNet's existence. To them, DreamNet was like a second home. How could they get used to being shut down for three months?
Deimos continued, "I'm sure you're all wondering why DreamNet's upgrade is so big. They're even recycling the sim pods.
Well, I can tell you now.
After this upgrade, DreamNet would undergo an epoch-making evolution. The sim pods would be equipped with the ability to simulate Disciplines. However strong your Discipline was, you'd be able to see it in DreamNet.
DreamNet will be a platform for Adepts to learn from each other.
At the same time, all mecha piloting in DreamNet will be connected to Disciplines.
In other words, everything in DreamNet will be more than eighty-five percent similar to the real world.
Mecha pilots will be able to use DreamNet to train perfectly. "
Discipline simulation?
As soon as he said that, the communication area blew up!
They'd guessed this would happen, but who would've guessed DreamNet would use the god-team battles to make this announcement?
Even the Divine Monarchs – Lan Qing, Chu Cheng, Lan Jue, and Huali – had only just found out.
Lan Jue's first thought was admiration. DreamNet had grasped the perfect timing.
The number of people online at this time was DreamNet's peak. Hearing it from the mouth of the strongest man under the stars, it added a great deal of credibility and anticipation.
The three month hiatus in training had turned into a blessing.
But after the admiration, Lan Jue's heart was filled with resentment. They hadn't known about this beforehand, and the DreamNet Guardians hadn't told them about it.
Instead, they'd told them that this god-team battle was for the sake of humanity's strength.
The other three Divine Monarchs had similar thoughts. They'd been duped, and this wasn't what they'd wanted.
Deimos continued. "I'm sure everyone wants to know what DreamNet's mecha battles will be like now that Discipline simulation has been introduced.
In the following matches, we'll be using something new, something that's closest to actual combat.
Think of it as a rehearsal. "
"What's going on, Ah Jue?" Huali's voice called out.
He'd heard Lan Jue speak of the new sim pod and Discipline simulation.
Lan Jue shook her head. "I don't know. I didn't hear anything about it."
"What gives him the right to decide for us?" Chu Cheng's voice was thick with irritation.
Just then, Lan Jue heard a voice from outside.
"Come out for a moment." The voice was sudden, but familiar.
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. She disconnected her brainwave connection to the pod and opened it.
A man stood quietly outside. He wore a wig, formal attire, and a scepter. It was the Wine Master.
"What are you doing here, Wine Master?" Lan Jue asked.
The Wine Master waved his scepter through the air. Two silvery lights flashed, and two more sim pods appeared beside the first.
Compared to the original pods, these were larger by a full circle, and had a metallic feel to them.
Huali had also opened her own pod. She stared at the Wine Master with a puzzled expression.
The Wine Master's voice was soft. "Deimos announced the upgrades in DreamNet. It was a last-minute decision.
This wasn't how it had been arranged. It was just a god team battle.
We didn't have time to inform you.
Please forgive us.
For the next match, please use this new simulator to participate. "
Lan Jue's face darkened as she listened to the Wine Master.
"What is the meaning of this?
Skyfire Avenue has something to do with DreamNet? "Lan Jue's voice was low.
The Wine Master nodded. "It's not just Skyfire Avenue. The three Major Leagues, the Major League, and the two Citadels all have something to do with DreamNet.
DreamNet has always been controlled by those with power.
This upgrade was necessary, but we didn't expect it to come so quickly.
The Bookworm's breakthrough helped him overcome the last technical hurdle.
With the help of the Keeper and him, it was finally completed.
So DreamNet has decided to use this opportunity to launch the system. "
"Everything the Guardian of DreamNet told you was true. This time, humanity will face an enemy the likes of which we have never faced before.
The Northern Alliance has sent out another fleet for reconnaissance. This time, the Northern Alliance has sent out a mothership.
From the looks of things, the enemy could appear at any time.
That's why DreamNet's upgrade is so urgent. It's important to increase humanity's overall strength.
So, please cooperate. "
Huali's brows furrowed. "So you're saying you're a DreamNet Guardian as well, Your Majesty?"
The Wine Master nodded. "You could say that.
But I'm not used to appearing in DreamNet. I'm not a mecha pilot, just an Adept.
But once the upgrade is complete, I'll be entering DreamNet as well. "
Lan Jue's voice was low. "Wine Master, I'll give you face and cooperate.
But as a player in the game, I'm not happy with the lack of prior communication. "
The Wine Master's face darkened. "You're not happy?
You have the nerve to say you're not happy.
Last time you worked with the Gourmet and the Pauper to steal my most prized possession. You have the nerve to say you're not happy? "
Lan Jue paused. Her expression grew strange. "Did the Pauper really succeed?"
The Wine Master's voice was thick with anger. "Those two bastards disappeared without a trace.
The Pauper left a message saying he was looking for you.
If it weren't for the god-team battle, I'd have come looking for you a long time ago. "
Lan Jue smiled wryly. "But I wasn't directly involved!
I'm a victim too. I didn't get to drink your prized possession.
That Gourmet didn't tell me. What a bad friend. "
The Wine Master snorted. "Enough.
Cut the crap and get back to the fight.
When it's over, I'll give you an explanation. "
"What about Hades and Prometheus?" Huali asked.
"Everything's been arranged," the Wine Master replied coolly.
He reentered DreamNet, but this time he was in a new sim pod.
Lan Jue didn't have much of an issue. After all, he'd tried it before.
He just felt that the upgraded simulation pod was more comfortable than the previous experimental pods, and the overall feeling was better.
Huali, on the other hand, was full of novelty. Bringing her Discipline into DreamNet was no ordinary improvement!
Lan Jue immediately contacted Chu Cheng and Lan Qing.
"My dad put a new pod in front of me. What's going on?
I can't say no. "Chu Cheng grumbled.
Lan Qing's words surprised Lan Jue. "The military sent a special representative to my headquarters.
They've brought a new pod. "
Lan Jue went on to explain how she and Huali had run into the Wine Master's pod.
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